Rep. Huffman announces $15 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant to rebuild Arcata interchange on Highway 101

Rep. Huffman announces $15 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant to rebuild Arcata interchange on Highway 101

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced a major federal grant award to the California Department of Transportation to overhaul the U.S. Highway 101 interchange at Sunset Avenue in Arcata.

The project will reconstruct the existing interchange with two roundabouts and provide pedestrian and bicycle access, new bus stops, signs, and lighting. It will also include ADA improvement and connections to the nearby trail system.

"It's great to see this federal investment in fixing chronic problems at this interchange and improving access for Arcata and Humboldt County residents," Rep. Huffman said. "Modernizing our transportation system is a major goal of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and this grant is a great step toward meeting that goal."

The project is funded through the FY 2025 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program.

"Thank you to Congressman Huffman, Caltrans, and Cal Poly Humboldt. Arcata thanks you," Arcata Mayor Alex Stillman said. "Fifty years later sunset will receive the improvements it needs."

"The U.S. 101 and Sunset Avenue Interchange Improvements Project will increase safety for all modes of transportation, improve traffic operations at a significant bottleneck in the local and regional transportation network, and provide affordable transportation options to students and residents accessing Cal Poly Humboldt, offsite student housing, and other important destinations," said Caltrans District 1 Director Matt Brady.

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